Now Hiring - Waterfront Hospitality Group - Director of Sales & Marketing in Lake George, NY

Full description of the position

Waterfront Hospitality Group offers the ultimate lakefront experience with our offerings. Featuring premier cruise boats on Lake George: The Adirondac & The Horicon and introducing our newly renovated restaurant: The Lighthouse Grill and the rollout of our boutique hotel: Lake George Bungalows. Join our team of professionals working directly on the waterfront in beautiful Lake George Village.

Position: Director of Sales & Marketing

Full time, year round

Off season November- April, Work from home 2 days a week, office 3 days a week
Health Insurance, 401(k), Paid time off

Base Salary: 50k + commission estimated 10-25k. Must build book of business using return clients, and build new clientele using marketing strategy.

Banquet experience 2 years (required)
Sales experience 2 years (required)

Marketing and social media experience 2 years
Social media experience required, TikTok understanding/ability a plus

SALES

You will be the liaison between our clients and our operations teams to ensure the best experience. You will be responsible for all sales, property wide focusing on two core revenues: public events/sales and private events/sales. Sales Quotas will be put in place and bonuses given for sales over quotas.

Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders. Works directly with owners for contract approval and development.

You will be responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department

You will implement labor cost control, foods cost control, and work directly with culinary managers to hit targets.

Creates operating statements, reports, and reviews of the collection of receivables

Provide input to enhance processes that heighten guest experience and improve financial results

Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Effectively coordinate and oversee private and public events, cruises, and daily operations.

Extensive knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, recruitment, supervision, training, and motivation of managers

Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures

Be present at all private events to oversee set up and execution. Work directly with Culinary and Event Managers.

MARKETING

Works with our marketing firm to direct sales to the appropriate revenue streams (determined by ownership and management).

Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with vendors.

Creates content for print ads, brochures, and Instagram & tiktok stories.

Utilize POS platforms to integrate marketing efforts.

This position is a key member of our executive management team and will work directly with owners and top level managers to create and implement projects. Must be detail oriented, organized and able to prioritize well.

Position to start March/April 2023. Interviews starting mid-February.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake George, NY 12845: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• banquet sales (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lake George, NY 12845